31 May 2025
German lubricant manufacturer FUCHS is investing more than BRL 220 million (USD 39 million) in a cutting-edge production facility in Sorocaba, Brazil, as part of its broader strategy to expand in Latin America. The project aims to double FUCHS’ market share in Brazil and enhance its presence throughout the region.
German lubricant manufacturer FUCHS is investing more than BRL 220 million (USD 39 million) in a cutting-edge production facility in Sorocaba, Brazil, as part of its broader strategy to expand in Latin America. The project aims to double FUCHS’ market share in Brazil and enhance its presence throughout the region.
The new facility, situated on an 88,769-square-metre plot, will include over 19,500 square metres of built area and a tank farm with a 3,600-cubic-metre storage capacity. Once operational, the plant will be five times larger than the company’s current site in Barueri and serve as both a production and logistics hub for Brazil and the wider Latin American market.
Initial operations—such as labelling and filling lines—are scheduled to begin in 2025, with full-scale operations planned by 2030. At full capacity, the plant will produce more than 50,000 tonnes of lubricants annually. FUCHS currently offers over 700 lubricant products in Brazil, catering to diverse automotive and industrial needs.
Antonio Oliveira, General Manager of FUCHS Lubrificantes do Brasil, said the investment supports the company’s ambitions to grow in strategic sectors like agriculture, food processing, and mining. He emphasized the rising demand in Brazil for high-performance lubricants and FUCHS’ commitment to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
Sorocaba, located about 90 kilometres from São Paulo, provides logistical advantages compared to Barueri, which is only 30 kilometres from the city centre but constrained by space, costs, and limited scalability. Since relocating its distribution centre to Sorocaba in 2022, FUCHS has already reported enhanced delivery efficiency, with 67% of deliveries in 2024 completed in a day or less.
The new facility will incorporate several sustainability features, including solar energy systems, wastewater treatment, reforestation efforts, and energy-efficient infrastructure. Over 1,400 native trees have already been planted as part of the company’s environmental initiatives.
FUCHS also plans to adopt lean manufacturing practices and advanced automation technologies, including digital monitoring tools, precision measurement systems, and integrated process control software. Oliveira highlighted the company’s goal of maintaining high safety and environmental standards, with an aim toward carbon-neutral operations.
In addition to advancing its operational capabilities, the investment is expected to stimulate local economic growth, generating both direct and indirect employment. Staff numbers are projected to exceed 150 by the end of the first development phase.
The detailed article published by www.lubesngreases.com can be accessed from https://www.lubesngreases.com/lubereport-americas/10_22/fuchs-new-brazil-plant-signals-latin-america-push/
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